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December 2024
Operation Santa: Santa House In Worthington Park - Dec 13 (Fri) thru Dec 15 (Sun) - The Santa House in Logan Ohio has been making magical memories for children for decades. Santa Clause has a warm house nestled in Worthington Park. Come visit Friday, Saturday and Sunday every weekend between 6PM - 8PM until the last weekend before Christmas.6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Live Music at Hocking Hills Winery - Dec 14 (Sat) - Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by Jerry Gisbon Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music6pm - 9pm
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Christmas In Ash Cave - Dec 14 (Sat) - Come celebrate the season with us in Ash Cave. Take a candlelit stroll to Ohios largest recessed cave. Enjoy seasonal activities and a visit with Santa himself. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Operation Santa: Santa House In Worthington Park - Dec 20 (Fri) thru Dec 22 (Sun) - The Santa House in Logan Ohio has been making magical memories for children for decades. Santa Clause has a warm house nestled in Worthington Park. Come visit Friday, Saturday and Sunday every weekend between 6PM - 8PM until the last weekend before Christmas.6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Trimming the Tree - ODNR - Dec 20 (Fri) - Create a nature inspired ornament to take home with you. Meet inside the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials will be provided 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Historic Critter Chat - ODNR - Dec 20 (Fri) - Lets chat about what animals used to call Ohio home and what happened to them. Meet at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice - ODNR - Dec 21 (Sat) - Come learn about the science and folklore that surrounds the winter solstice. Join us at the Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Resident Raptors - ODNR - Dec 21 (Sat) - Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Live Music at Hocking Hills Winery - Dec 21 (Sat) - Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by Stevie Cade Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music6pm - 9pm
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Intro Winter Birding - ODNR - Dec 22 (Sun) - Come down for a brisk walk down a paved portion of the purple trail and learn some intro bird calls and learn to ID some of the birds that stick around for the winter. Bring binoculars if you have them Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Dress for the weather.8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Wax Paper Lantern - ODNR - Dec 27 (Fri) - Come make your own lantern that will cast interesting shadows on your walls. Materials provided. Meet at the upper level of Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Raptor Chat - ODNR - Dec 27 (Fri) - Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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The Origin of the Christmas - ODNR - Dec 28 (Sat) - Join the naturalist in the Visitor center to learn about evergreens of the area and how they became a Christmas tradition.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Slithering Serpents - ODNR - Dec 28 (Sat) - Come learn about Ohio snakes, what they do and where they are at now, and possibly meet one Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Live Music at Hocking Hills Winery - Dec 28 (Sat) - Hocking Hills Winery will be hosting live music by Connor Stimmel Come enjoy our locally crafted, award-winning wine, while you listen to the live music6pm - 9pm
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Wildlife Trivia - ODNR - Dec 29 (Sun) - Compete against your friends and family to see who knows their stuff about Ohios Wildlife and history Meet inside the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Downtown Logan New Years Eve Ball Drop Party - Dec 31 (Tue) - December 31 from 9:00 p.m. to MidnightLogan Town Center presents the first New Years Eve Ball Drop PartyFeaturing a love band, local vendors.Come join join us for a night of family friendly fun. Featuring Ice Skating, Polar Express Train Rides, ball drop and transportation options from designated locations around the Hocking Hills Sponsorship opportunities Contact: Abby: 740-974-4835Cassie: 740-823-2540
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January 2025
Trees Transition from Fall to Winter - ODNR - Jan 3 (Fri) - Join the naturalist as we walk through Old Mans Cave gorge and see how trees survive the winter. Meet at the Visitor Center entrance for a half mile loop hike. Dress for the weather10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Guess the Predator - ODNR - Jan 4 (Sat) - Join the naturalist in this mysterious case of Who Done It, where we will study 3 predator prey crime scenes and determine the culprit Meet at the Visitor Center to begin the investigation.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Brumation Buddies - ODNR - Jan 4 (Sat) - Learn about how reptiles and amphibians survive in the winter. See a live example of a brumating species Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lobby.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Nature Scavenger Hunt - ODNR - Jan 5 (Sun) - Come grab a list and see if you can find everything on our scavenger hunt from animal ambassadors in the visitor center to elusive critter tracks outside. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Meat Preservation - ODNR - Jan 10 (Fri) - Join us for a demonstration on historic meat preservation techniques. Meet at the naturalist cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Finger Knitting - ODNR - Jan 10 (Fri) - Join the naturalist in the Visitor Center to learn how to use your digits to create a usable piece of knit fabric2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Shimmering Snowflakes - ODNR - Jan 11 (Sat) - Have you ever wondered what it takes for a snowflake to form Come learn with us and make your own snowflake to take home. Meet us at the Visitor Center. All materials provided.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Resident Raptors - ODNR - Jan 11 (Sat) - Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Tree ID - ODNR - Jan 12 (Sun) - Learn some tips and tricks for identifying trees and shrubs during the winter. Meet in the Old Mans Visitor Center.3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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8th Annual Logan Frozen Festival - Jan 18 (Sat) - 8th Annual Logan Freeze FestivalMain StreetLogan, OH 43138January 18, 2025
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60th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike - Jan 18 (Sat) - Enjoy winters splendor on this 6 mile trek from Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9 - 11a.m. Logan Kiwanis Club famous bean soup and cornbread muffins are served at Cedar Falls donations appreciated. A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Mans Cave parking area.
Contact: Hocking Hills State Park,
Phone: 740-385-6841
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Raptor Chat - ODNR - Jan 23 (Thu) - Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Pine Tar Kiln - ODNR - Jan 24 (Fri) - Join us at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to learn the process of making pine tar and its many uses.10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Holiday Tales - ODNR - Jan 24 (Fri) - Join us to hear yuletide tales and holiday folklore. Meet us at the Visitor Center.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Mug Rug - ODNR - Jan 25 (Sat) - Find the naturalist and learn how to weave a cozy little rug for your mug of cocoa this winter Meet at the Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Resident Raptors - ODNR - Jan 25 (Sat) - Come see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Intro Winter Birding - ODNR - Jan 26 (Sun) - Come down for a brisk walk down a paved portion of the purple trail and learn some intro bird calls and learn to ID some of the birds that stick around for the winter. Bring binoculars if you have them Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Dress for the weather.8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Finger Knitting - ODNR - Jan 31 (Fri) - Join the naturalist in the Visitor Center to learn how to use your digits to create a usable piece of knit fabric2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Raptor Chat - ODNR - Jan 31 (Fri) - Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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February 2025
Natures Tiny Architects - ODNR - Feb 1 (Sat) - Join the naturalist at the Visitors Center to explore the varieties of nests our small, feathered friends make with just their beaks Try your hand at making a nest of your own10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Skulls and Furs - ODNR - Feb 1 (Sat) - Learn about some of the animals native the area and check out a few of their pelts and skulls Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Animal Pelts and Their Usage - ODNR - Feb 2 (Sun) - Come learn about how animal furs are preserved and how they were used historically. Meet in the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Historic Critter Chat - ODNR - Feb 7 (Fri) - Lets chat about what animals used to call Ohio home and what happened to them. Meet at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Brumation Buddies - ODNR - Feb 8 (Sat) - Learn about how reptiles and amphibians survive in the winter. See a live example of a brumating species Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lobby.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Critter Tracks - ODNR - Feb 9 (Sun) - Come look for critter tracks by the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center and see what they are and how to ID them.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Pine Tar Kiln - ODNR - Feb 14 (Fri) - Join us at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center to learn the process of making pine tar and its many uses.10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Valentines Day Origami - ODNR - Feb 14 (Fri) - Join the naturalist to make an origami heart to share with the ones you love Meet at the Visitor Center.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Wax Paper Lantern - ODNR - Feb 15 (Sat) - Come make your own lantern that will cast interesting shadows on your walls. Materials provided.10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Nutty Life of Squirrels - ODNR - Feb 15 (Sat) - Learn about these little rodents and how they live their lives, learn some nutty fun facts and learn what they are up to right now Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Prints - ODNR - Feb 21 (Fri) - Meet the naturalist at the Visitor center to play a guessing game Can you guess what animals left their prints in the snow10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Raptor Chat - ODNR - Feb 21 (Fri) - Join us at the historic naturalist cabin behind the Visitor Center at Old Mans Cave for a talk about Ohios native raptors.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Animal Pelts and their Usage - ODNR - Feb 22 (Sat) - Come learn about how animal furs are preserved and how they were used historically. Meet in the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Winter Art - ODNR - Feb 23 (Sun) - Come outside and learn what can be used to create art, and how to put it to paper Meet at Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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March 2025
Maple Sugaring In The Hills - Mar 8 (Sat) thru Mar 9 (Sun) - Join us at the historic cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.Take a step back in time to see how maple sugar has been processed over the years. We will have a local producer on site selling their delicious goods.12:00pm - 4:00pm
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July 2025
Lilyfest - Jul 11 (Fri) thru Jul 13 (Sun) - Join us for Art, Music, and the beautiful Bishop Educational GardensPlease keep pets at home, only service animals are allowed. We look forward to seeing you, consider carpooling to help keep parking congestion to a minimum, thank youhttps://lilyfest.com/
Contact: Lilyfest Committee,
Phone: 740-969-2873
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October 2025
Grandma Gatewood Fall Colors Hike - Oct 11 (Sat) - Join us for our seasonal fall colors hike and take in the scenery along the Grandma Gatewood trail.We will be hiking roughly 6 miles on this trail from Old Mans Cave to Cedar Falls and back.This hike is rated difficult, please dress for the weather and terrain.9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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